Flushing is chockfull of hidden gems with really good food but in my opinion Lake Pavilion does not make that list.

Actually I think I had one of my all time worst meals in Flushing atLake Pavilion in recent times and I would never go back.

We tried a crab and shrimp dish there – specifically the salt and pepper shrimp and the shrimp had a strong taste of ammonia. It was horrible – inedible and the memory of that has not left my mind.

We also tried a simple stir-fried Chinese broccoli which was tasteless and the much touted “house special Dungeness crab with glutinous rice” was just okay – nothing special.

You can see the bright lights of Lake Pavilion from the LIE as you drive by Flushing. It is one the most prominently visible restaurants there – please don’t be fooled by the showy decor and glowing reviews – this place is down right terrible. Drive by it and go deeper into Flushing where truly delightful food awaits.